Join us virtually Saturday, August 29th at 4 pm (around Tea Time) for an afternoon of the arts as we celebrate poetry, music, and dance for the first part of our summer performance series, Sediments. This will be a dynamic zoom arts showcase. For artists and lovers of the arts, it is an opportunity not to be missed.

We’ve previously hosted these outdoors, welcoming summer in Denver backyards with friends and neighbors. For now, bring your laptop into the backyard, crack a window, open the blinds and join us for a little Tea Time Showcase.

Event is donation-based and will go to paying artists.

Alone, but together.

Zoom and complete artist details to come.

Holly Elaine

Holly Elaine is a recent graduate for Colorado State's Theatre Program with a concentration in Performance. During that time in Fort Collins, she performed in nine theatre shows including Bas Bleu Theatre Company, CSU, and in local stand alone projects. She also wrote, directed, and produced a feminist piece in her final year, called "Fire Drill". She is now continuing her craft at Stella Adler's Art of Acting Studio in Los Angeles.

Miguel Ontiveros

A multidisciplinary artist, Migue Ontiveros brings himself to the Denver scene as a maker who creates from a place of sheer love for expression. He holds a Bachelor’s degree of Fine Arts in photography, a degree in cinematography from the Colorado Film School, and two self-recorded albums on Spotify to show for his devotion to exploring the human experience, and will be releasing his third and most intricately produced album in the near future. As a musician, Migue sets snapshots of narrative storytelling amongst nostalgic dreamworlds where every detail is intentional, but no mistake is out of place. He is thrilled to join this community of incredibly inspiring and dynamic Stain’d contributors.

Analia Weber

Analia is a dancer, improvisational artists and choreographer who hails from San Juan, Puerto Rico. She obtained her BFA in dance from New World School of the Arts and her MFA in choreography from the University of Iowa. As a dancer and an architect of movement Analia looks for opportunities to bring dance to reinvented spaces for audiences to witness the endless possibilities of how art can transform the world around us. Her choreographic work has been presented in renowned spaces like 100 Grand and Judson Church in New York City as well as in Chicago, Tennessee, Miami, New Hampshire, Minneapolis, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Currently, Analia is the School Director for Canyon Concert Ballet and a dancer with Impact Dance Company in Fort Collins, Colorado

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

Before the world turned upside down, planning for the third volume of this annual celebration was well under way. The swanky Mercury Cafe upstairs hall was booked, and a dozen independent Colorado publishers were on the dance card for another shindig.

But Time in the age of Corona flows differently; June 27th feels quite far away, given that the world seems to change every evening, yet it also sounds worryingly soon. It is difficult to imagine artistic communities gathering and sharing space again, exchanging words and stories and laughter. Yes, it will happen, I pinky-promise, but the uncertainty of "when" can feel heavy.

Basically, this is both an invitation and a foghorn blast into a murky future. We can't wait to see each of your smiling faces in person (again, or for the first time), but this party may very well get pushed back to a safer season. Tell us you'll be there, and we promise to keep you posted.

May, June, July, whenever... you won't want to miss it. Live readings from dozens of Colorado creatives, and your chance to meet the minds behind some of the best independent publishers this side of the Mississippi.

The Mags:

Stain’d Magazine
New Skin Magazine
SpitPoet Zine
F(r)iction
Suspect Press
Yellow Rake
isPress
Nudie Mag
Coffee People
Salt Mag
Punch Drunk Press
South Broadway Press

Stay strong, stay kind, be safe, patient and well.
See you all soon.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

Join us for the 32nd annual Colorado Poetry Rodeo (aka Podeo), hosted by Mercury Cafe. This is a day-long event, showcasing writers and storytellers throughout Colorado.

Stain’d’s set will be form 3:30 - 4:00.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

Join us for the first part of our summer reading series, Sediments. We’ve previously hosted these outdoors, welcoming summer in Denver backyards with friends and neighbors. The first of this series will be virtual, over Zoom, so bring your laptop into the backyard, crack a window, and enjoy some words with us.

Alone, but together.

Zoom details to come.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

"The eye was placed where one ray should fall, that it might testify of that particular ray."

During this time of shared isolation (alone, together) we have an essential opportunity to tell the story of this extraordinary moment, to celebrate our humanness, to testify to the gift of life, to build our sanctuaries and name them, to offer each other a record of this moment. A study of what was done, and a vision of our path forward.

You have a story to tell, an insight to offer, a shard of experience worth recording, a vision for the future worth mapping.

We write to take control of our words as they take the world with them. So we never forget for every life taken or changed there is a story. For every light on, behind every closed door, a universe, alone together.

Sessions will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, facilitated by Co-Founder of Stain'd Arts, poet and creative writing instructor, Noah Kaplan and Helen Katich, a dedicated host and facilitator of DIY arts events.

We will hold our writing circle virtually.

We ask for participants to commit to the full workshop. By committing to showing up, we give one another essential connection. The workshop is donation based, with donations directed back to the arts community.

- The group is meeting at 6 pm sharp at Cheesman Park while we are unable to meet indoors.

- If you're bringing something for critique, please limit it to something that can be read in 5-7 minutes! If you have longer pieces, consider bringing shorter sections of them over multiple weeks.

- The purpose of the group is to get feedback, not to defend your writing! After you've presented, sit back, relax, and let the group give its insight. And if you're giving feedback, be sure to make enough room for everyone to speak!

- While not required, I strongly encourage you to bring several printed copies of your writing to pass out to the group, for readers to take notes on as they read. This will provide you with a written record of feedback, as well as potentially provide more feedback than a 5-10 minute discussion could.

- Also not required, but if you have specific feedback you're looking for, come prepared with a question or two to ask the group to reflect on while you're presenting.

"The eye was placed where one ray should fall, that it might testify of that particular ray."

During this time of shared isolation (alone, together) we have an essential opportunity to tell the story of this extraordinary moment, to celebrate our humanness, to testify to the gift of life, to build our sanctuaries and name them, to offer each other a record of this moment. A study of what was done, and a vision of our path forward.

You have a story to tell, an insight to offer, a shard of experience worth recording, a vision for the future worth mapping.

We write to take control of our words as they take the world with them. So we never forget for every life taken or changed there is a story. For every light on, behind every closed door, a universe, alone together.

Sessions will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, facilitated by Co-Founder of Stain'd Arts, poet and creative writing instructor, Noah Kaplan and Helen Katich, a dedicated host and facilitator of DIY arts events.

We will hold our writing circle virtually.

We ask for participants to commit to the full workshop. By committing to showing up, we give one another essential connection. The workshop is donation based, with donations directed back to the arts community.

"The eye was placed where one ray should fall, that it might testify of that particular ray."

During this time of shared isolation (alone, together) we have an essential opportunity to tell the story of this extraordinary moment, to celebrate our humanness, to testify to the gift of life, to build our sanctuaries and name them, to offer each other a record of this moment. A study of what was done, and a vision of our path forward.

You have a story to tell, an insight to offer, a shard of experience worth recording, a vision for the future worth mapping.

We write to take control of our words as they take the world with them. So we never forget for every life taken or changed there is a story. For every light on, behind every closed door, a universe, alone together.

Sessions will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, facilitated by Co-Founder of Stain'd Arts, poet and creative writing instructor, Noah Kaplan and Helen Katich, a dedicated host and facilitator of DIY arts events.

We will hold our writing circle virtually.

We ask for participants to commit to the full workshop. By committing to showing up, we give one another essential connection. The workshop is donation based, with donations directed back to the arts community.

"The eye was placed where one ray should fall, that it might testify of that particular ray."

During this time of shared isolation (alone, together) we have an essential opportunity to tell the story of this extraordinary moment, to celebrate our humanness, to testify to the gift of life, to build our sanctuaries and name them, to offer each other a record of this moment. A study of what was done, and a vision of our path forward.

You have a story to tell, an insight to offer, a shard of experience worth recording, a vision for the future worth mapping.

We write to take control of our words as they take the world with them. So we never forget for every life taken or changed there is a story. For every light on, behind every closed door, a universe, alone together.

Sessions will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, facilitated by Co-Founder of Stain'd Arts, poet and creative writing instructor, Noah Kaplan and Helen Katich, a dedicated host and facilitator of DIY arts events.

We will hold our writing circle virtually.

We ask for participants to commit to the full workshop. By committing to showing up, we give one another essential connection. The workshop is donation based, with donations directed back to the arts community.